How to Make a Gourd Snowman
Choose a gourd., Wash the gourd., If the gourd has dents, holes or cuts, fill these in., Paint a hat design on the gourd's top., Paint the rest of the gourd white. , Allow to dry completely. , Paint a face on the gourd snowman., Paint a scarf around...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose a gourd.
It should be bottle shaped and have a smaller bulb at what will be the top part (the snowman's head).
The base (or body) part of the gourd should be larger.
If possible, check that the gourd is balanced and stands on its own before purchasing it (although if it doesn't, don't worry too much – see the solution in the last step). -
Step 2: Wash the gourd.
Remove the stem first, then scrub off any dirt residue.
Use a sponge or pot scrubber to help remove any marks or dirt. , Use wood putty to fill the hole and sand over using fine sandpaper. , As you paint the hat, turn it around and paint each side. ,,, The face should consist of:
Black charcoal eyes An orange carrot nose Charcoal dots for a mouth. , The neck area is the join between the upper and lower levels of the gourd. , Place small dots of black paint down the front of the body part of the gourd.
These are the snowman's buttons.
Paint on mittens. , Insert small twigs to form arms. ,, If it doesn't stand on its own, place it on top of a grapevine wreath. -
Step 3: If the gourd has dents
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Step 4: holes or cuts
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Step 5: fill these in.
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Step 6: Paint a hat design on the gourd's top.
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Step 7: Paint the rest of the gourd white.
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Step 8: Allow to dry completely.
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Step 9: Paint a face on the gourd snowman.
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Step 10: Paint a scarf around the gourd snowman's neck.
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Step 11: Decorate the body area of the snowman.
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Step 12: If wished
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Step 13: drill two holes on each side of the gourd snowman's body.
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Step 14: Finish up by covering the whole body and head of the gourd with a clear acrylic spray finish.
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Step 15: Display the Christmas gourd snowman.
Detailed Guide
It should be bottle shaped and have a smaller bulb at what will be the top part (the snowman's head).
The base (or body) part of the gourd should be larger.
If possible, check that the gourd is balanced and stands on its own before purchasing it (although if it doesn't, don't worry too much – see the solution in the last step).
Remove the stem first, then scrub off any dirt residue.
Use a sponge or pot scrubber to help remove any marks or dirt. , Use wood putty to fill the hole and sand over using fine sandpaper. , As you paint the hat, turn it around and paint each side. ,,, The face should consist of:
Black charcoal eyes An orange carrot nose Charcoal dots for a mouth. , The neck area is the join between the upper and lower levels of the gourd. , Place small dots of black paint down the front of the body part of the gourd.
These are the snowman's buttons.
Paint on mittens. , Insert small twigs to form arms. ,, If it doesn't stand on its own, place it on top of a grapevine wreath.
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